Reported Earlier, China Consumer Price Index (YoY) For January -0.8% Vs. -0.5% Est.; -0.3% Prior
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China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January decreased by 0.8% year-over-year, surpassing the estimated decline of 0.5% and the previous month's decline of 0.3%.
February 08, 2024 | 6:05 am
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The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) may experience short-term volatility due to the unexpected decline in China's CPI, indicating potential economic slowdown.
The unexpected decline in China's CPI suggests a potential economic slowdown, which could negatively impact the performance of companies within the FXI ETF. Given the ETF's focus on large-cap Chinese companies, any negative economic indicators from China can lead to increased volatility and potentially lower stock prices in the short term.
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